It can be hard to know how to adjust your schedule and to do list in different seasons of life. Whether it's a change of activities, job duties, caretaker responsibilities, kids' schooling or a medical issue, we all face times where we are forced to look at our priorities and figure out how to "get it all done".

In today's newest episode, Jessica discusses how she uses her value "buckets" as a guidepost for adjusting her schedule as needed in different seasons of life. By knowing what her main values and goals are, it makes prioritizing a little easier when life circumstances change. 

You'll learn how to create a goal of how you want to feel, the idea that life isn't always balanced and how nourishing yourself needs to come first if you want to make space for everything else.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Motivation and consistency podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000683343498

⚫︎ How to set goals and values podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000640550018

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Hypermobility affects up to 30% of women, yet it is a misunderstood and oftentimes overlooked diagnosis. It can play a role in joint pain, muscle pain, exercise, anxiety, endometriosis, prolapse, dizziness and so much more. 

In today's episode, Jessica shares both the facts and science behind hypermobility, as well as her own journey since discovering she is on the spectrum and deals with hypermobility in her own body. You'll learn:

- The exact definition of hypermobility (it's not just a bendy body!)

- Why it's vital to stay strong and exercise and the safest movement plan for hypermobile bodies

- Why Jessica ultimately felt empowered when she finally realized she fell on the hypermobility spectrum and how it informs the choices she makes for her body

- The other body systems that can be affected when you have hypermobility

Jessica has worked with hundreds of clients who have ultimately found healing, strength and safety in their hypermobile bodies. She is passionate about sharing that knowledge and experience with you.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Four week hypermobility workout guide: https://payhip.com/b/pRj57

⚫︎ 10 minute hypermobility exercises: https://youtu.be/HY8mfGoxS48

⚫︎ Sleep tips podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000700931343

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Muscle strength is vital for us to stay strong, functional and independent as we age. Unfortunately, our muscle mass starts to decrease in our 30's and that loss increases exponentially as we go through the perimenopause and menopausal transitions. Luckily there are ways we can build muscle strength and muscle mass even through the aging process!

In this episode, Jessica talks about four specific ways you can adjust your workout in order to specifically focus on muscle strength. She will address things such as the various types of muscle fibers we need to focus on, progressive overload and how to plan your workouts to focus on muscle strength.

Staying strong and focusing on building muscle is vital in all stages of life, and this episode will help you do that.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
 Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Pain with sex. Constipation. Incontinence. These are extremely common issues for women and yet aren't talked about enough! In today's Meet Your Body episode, we are learning all about the important topics around pelvic floor health and how you can feel empowered in this area of your health.

In this amazing interview with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, we discuss general topics such as the importance of your pelvic floor and what to expect from pelvic floor physical therapy. We also shine light onto important topics such as pain, dilators, self assessment and how to poop for the best pelvic floor health. This is an extremely valuable, open and light hearted conversation for women of all ages!

Alicia has been a pelvic floor physical therapist since 2016 and treats people of all genders in the greater Boston area. She isn’t one to shy away from taboo topics. From bladder problems to bowel movements to sex, Alicia is always game to talk through the dirty details to help patients figure out what’s going on “down there.” She’s the creator behind @thepelvicdancefloor, a social media presence with over a million followers across Instagram and TikTok, where she uses humor to share evidence-based pelvic health info in a relatable way. Her first book, Power to the Pelvis, aims to further that mission and empower people to take charge of their pelvic floor health

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Alicia's book Power to the Pelvis: https://tinyurl.com/a8uxvtee

Alicia on social media: @thepelvicdancefloor

Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
 Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Do you ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for those you follow online? Today Jessica pulls back the curtain to tell you exactly what her daily schedule includes!

You'll learn how she prioritizes the categories of her daily to do list, whether she gets up early for a specific morning routine, the areas she wishes she could put more attention towards and how she plans her workouts.

Instead of giving advice for a "perfect" daily schedule, this is an episode that allows you to peek into the real life schedule of a busy business owner, mom, wife and perimenopausal woman who simply tries every day to focus on her health, her family, her work and her community.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Listen to Jessica's podcast episode about setting goals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000640550018

Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
 Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Infertility, miscarriage and reproductive issues can lead to frustration and fear for women around the globe. Today's podcast episode offers education, information and support to anyone navigating their own fertility or aging journey.

Dr. Lora Shahine is a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist and she brings her mission of being a trustworthy resource and voice in the area of women's health to the podcast today. Dr. Shahine and Jessica discuss how hormones change as we age, some common causes of miscarriage and infertility, the IVF process and common endocrine disruptors that surround us every day.

Whether you are trying to get pregnant, looking for guidance around fertility as an aging woman or wondering how to support your hormones during the menopausal transition, today's podcast episode will offer tools and support to meet your body where it is.

Dr. Lora Shahine is a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle. She is dedicated to educating on reproductive health as an author, speaker, content creator with over a million followers across YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and other platforms, and host of the Brave & Curious podcast.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Lora Shahine's website and resources: http://www.drlorashahine.com

Dr. Shahine on social media: @drlorashahine

Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
 Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Jessica's own infertility journey started in 2014 when trying to conceive with her second baby. She was thrown into a world of doctors, surgeries, nutrition, research and - ultimately - IVF in her path to ultimately conceive and give birth to her son in 2017.

In today's episode, Jessica candidly shares her own experience with secondary infertility and IVF. You'll learn how she was ultimately told IVF was her only option, tools she used to nourish herself during this hard time, how she chose her doctor and more. This is a very personal episode that illustrates the myriad of emotions that are involved with the infertility journey.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Endometriosis guide and resources: https://jessicavalant.com/endometriosis

⚫︎ IVF guide and resources: https://jessicavalant.com/infertility

⚫︎ IVF exercises: https://youtu.be/PNBOe6fwNLQ

⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Women diagnosed with endometriosis aren't typically informed of what changes occur with their symptoms as they enter the perimenopause and menopause transition in midlife. In today's episode, Jessica discusses what aging women can expect when it comes to the implications of endometriosis. You'll learn:

⚫︎ Jessica's own experience with her endometriosis symptoms as she entered perimenopause

⚫︎ What perimenopausal and menopausal estrogen changes can do to endometriosis symptoms

⚫︎ HRT and endometriosis

⚫︎ How to support and nourish your system through the aging process

This episode will help inform and empower any woman who's been diagnosed with endometriosis as they navigate the aging process with agency and strength.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Endometriosis guide and resources: https://jessicavalant.com/endometriosis

⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Weighted walking vests are extremely popular right now, especially for perimenopausal and post menopausal women looking at options for strength and bone health. But what exactly is a weighted vest and what does it do?

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica discusses everything you need to know about weighted vests. You'll learn:

- What a weighted vest is

- How to chose the right one for you

- How to incorporate it into your workout routine

- The benefits of using a weighted vest

- Whether weighted vests actually help prevent osteoporosis

Listen in!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Weighted vest Jessica uses: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081JL5RF3/?tag=jessicavala03-20

⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

A good night's sleep is one of the most important things our body needs for health, immune system, energy, brain function, hormones and mood. Yet in our hustle culture and midlife bodies, sleep can feel extremely hard to come by.

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses everything you need to know about getting better sleep. You'll first learn why sleep and rest is so important and should be prioritized for our health. You'll then hear the top six areas in which to focus in order to improve your sleep at night. You'll be given specific tips and tools in order to help you make a plan to improve your sleep at night!

From when to eat at night, to why exercise matters to much to a few extra tools to help calm your nervous system, this episode will give you everything you need to start finding some zzzz's at night.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Vagus Nerve Massage video: https://youtu.be/oJh79kcR5Tg

⚫︎ Stretch Routine for Better Sleep: https://youtu.be/sdl7om-ybrs

⚫︎ Weighted blanket: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR14YJ23/?tag=jessicavala03-20

⚫︎ PEMF mat by Bon Charge (use code JESSICAPILATES for 15% off): https://boncharge.com/products/infrared-pemf-mat

⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates

⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.